Hello
I need to change my PC ID on Windows Vista.
I know its possible because if you redo your computer then it changes it.
I was banned on a game and i am tired of reformatting and reinstalling windows on my computer.
thanks
-America45

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Stop getting banned, simple. This may violate the forum guidelines.

It may fall under

Hacking
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.... mind if i ask why you're even trying to do such a thing? Doesn't really seem like something that's possible to change..... nor something you would have to change in order to do anything remotely legal.

Because if i remember correctly, Windows Activation is based on that PC ID. That's the only thing i can think of that it would relate to, and which is probably the reason ShepsCrook is refusing to say anything.

Because if i remember correctly, Windows Activation is based on that PC ID. That's the only thing i can think of that it would relate to, and which is probably the reason ShepsCrook is refusing to say anything.

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To activate windows you need a product ID which I have from when I bought my PC.
And by the way Dragon, I read your sig and I decided to upgrade to Windows 7.
I love it too!
Also, upgrading to Windows 7 did not change my PC ID, and my copy of Windows 7 is activated with a Product Key.